HR Manager Generalist (Manufacturing plant)

TE Connectivity; Penang; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

TE Connectivity seeks an HR Manager Generalist in Penang to drive HR initiatives and support the expansion of operations. The role requires a leader with extensive HR experience in multisite manufacturing, ensuring compliance and promoting a diverse workplace culture.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in HR, preferably in a multinational manufacturing plant.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with confidence in presentations.
• Ability to innovate while ensuring compliance.

Responsibilities

• Support plant transformation and expansion with HR plans.
• Collaborate with Centers of Excellence for tailored HR support.
• Drive employee engagement and communication strategies.

Skills

Communication

Risk Assessment

Compliance Knowledge

Innovative Thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.

Job Overview

TE's HR Manager Generalist (Individual contributor) functions in various Human Resources activities including employment and employee relations, recruiting, termination, and data analysis/metrics. They implement Human Resources policies at the country, regional, or global level, partnering with management to drive company-wide programs and initiatives.

What Your Background Should Look Like

This position provides HR planning, analysis, and leadership to BU and plant leaders on expansion in Malaysia. The candidate should be able to handle multiple priorities and navigate in a highly matrixed environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support plant transformation and expansion. Provide HR plans and lead site HR teams to execute for plant expansion.
• Be the Strategic People Partner
• Guide and challenge site leadership to make impactful, people-centered decisions.
• Drive HR Excellence Locally
• Collaborate with Centers of Excellence (Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Talent Management, HR Services) to deliver consistent, high-quality HR support tailored to the plant's needs.
• Collaborate with corporate functions (Compliance, Legal, Safety, Government Affairs) on employee-related activities.
• Champion Employee Relations & Compliance
• Utilize knowledge of local labor laws to foster transparent, respectful, and legally sound employee interactions. Ensure TE's compliance with local regulatory requirements and labor laws.
• Activate Culture and Engagement
• Drive communication strategies to energize the site and connect people to purpose. Cultivate a culture of trust, diversity, and belonging.
• Lead Change & Transform Work
• Implement HR initiatives—from workforce planning to performance management and organizational design. Act as a catalyst for transformation and continuous improvement.
• Stay Ahead of the Curve
• Monitor trends, gather feedback, and evolve HR practices to align with business needs, employee expectations, and global benchmarks.

Professional Experience / Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• 10+ years of progressive experience or management role, preferably in a multinational manufacturing plant
• Ability to innovate beyond traditional approaches while ensuring compliance with TE values, policies, and local laws
• Ability to assess risks and ensure compliance across areas of accountability
• Knowledge of local laws, regulations, and market trends
• Strong communication skills (oral and written) with confidence to present to management

Core Competencies

Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork